CPSC, Selle Royal/fi'zi:k Announce Recall of Bicycle Seats
Source: CPSC Recall #05530
Recall Date
2005-01-14
Manufacturer
Selle Royal/fi'zi:k, of Pozzoleone, Italy
Units Affected
About 257
Products Involved
Bicycle Seats
Hazard
The plastic scuff guard underneath the front of the seat, which secures the seat rails, may crack or break, causing the rider to lose control and/or fall, resulting in a serious injury.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the bicycle immediately and contact their local REI stores for a replacement seat, at no cost to the consumer.
Reported Injuries
Three reports of the seat breaking. One injury reported, causing the rider to sustain a mild concussion.
Sold At
REI stores nationwide sold bicycles with the affected seats, from March 2004 through September 2004, for about $900.
Manufactured In
Italy
Full Recall Description
The recall involves Selle Royal/fi'zi:k [cp] pavé bicycle seat part number 7403SXS 03 9072 with a manufacture date of 10/03. The bicycle seat is an original equipment (OEM) seat installed on 2004 model year Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) brand Novara Express bicycles. The bicycle seat has a clear plastic base with "fi'zi:k", "made in Italy" and a date code dial printed on the base.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28